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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987SPECTRUM-IMPORT L4-91.5 1509CC 1.5L VIN 7 2-BBLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIRDISTRIBUTOR SERVICE
1987 Chevrolet Spectrum-Import L4-91.5 1509cc 1.5L VIN 7 2-bbl
Distributor Service
1987 Chevrolet Spectrum-Import L4-91.5 1509cc 1.5L VIN 7 2-bblSECTION Distributor Service
Fig. 5 Disassembled view of distributor assembly. 1986 - 88:
1986 - 88
1. Remove distributor from engine.
2. Remove distributor cap and rotor, then the dust cover.
3. Remove ignition coil to distributor attaching screws, then the ignition coil.
4. Remove wire harness.
5. Remove igniter attaching screws and igniter.
6. Remove signal rotor set spring, then pry signal rotor from rotor shaft, Fig. 5.
7. Disconnect vacuum advance link from signal generator, then remove vacuum advance unit.
8. Remove attaching screws and signal generator.
9. Remove governor springs, signal rotor shaft retaining screw and signal rotor shaft.
10. Remove retaining rings and governor weights from signal rotor shaft.
11. Replace any worn and/or damaged parts as required.
1986 - 88
Reverse disassembly procedure to assemble distributor, then check air gap between signal rotor and signal generator using suitable feeler gauge. Air gap should be .008 - .016 inch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.